Find AA Meetings in Thailand

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Find AA meetings across Thailand. There are 87 meetings listed in 24 cities, open to residents and visitors alike. Click any city below to see meeting times, locations, and directions.

Thailand has an active, largely English-speaking AA community centred on Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, and the southern islands — a network shaped by the country's large expat and traveller population.

Join online AA meetings from across Asia - accessible from Thailand or anywhere in the world. Browse meetings throughout the week below.

Thailand has a limited number of online meetings, so we've added the closest online meetings from nearby countries (sorted by distance) to give you more options.

Online AA Meetings in Thailand

BANGKOK WOMEN'S GROUP
Tuesdays5:30PM - 6:30PM
Online
Bangkok
Meeting Types & Format:
Big Book StudyOpenWomenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

This meeting is ONLINE ONLY until further notice. We welcome you to join us on Google Meets.

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AA Meetings in Thailand by the Numbers

Across Thailand, the 87 listed AA groups are concentrated in Chon Buri (17 meetings), Bangkok (16), and Phuket (8), with active groups in 24 cities in total. Tuesday is the busiest day for meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 40% of groups (35) offer an online or hybrid option.

Largest AA communities in Thailand

When AA groups meet in Thailand

  • Sunday24
  • Monday23
  • Tuesday33
  • Wednesday26
  • Thursday29
  • Friday28
  • Saturday28

Meetings per day of the week across Thailand. Tuesday has the most scheduled groups.

What members read between meetings

A.A.'s own literature does most of the heavy lifting between meetings in Thailand. These are the books most often spotted on a member's bookshelf, with a short note on what each one is for. Each card is tagged with its language.

Alcoholics Anonymous (the Big Book)

English

The book Bill W. and Dr. Bob wrote first, in 1939. Most members pick up a copy in their first week or two and keep it close.

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Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions

English

Bill W.'s longer essays on each Step and each Tradition. The usual companion read once the Big Book starts to feel familiar.

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Living Sober

English

A short, practical book about the day-to-day of staying sober. Often the one a sponsor suggests in the first month.

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Daily Reflections

English

One short A.A. reading for each day of the year, with a thought to carry into it. Members often keep a copy on the kitchen counter.

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As Bill Sees It

English

Brief passages from A.A.'s co-founder, arranged by topic. Some groups read one aloud at the top of every meeting.

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Came to Believe

English

Members' own short accounts of what "a Power greater than ourselves" came to mean to them. Helpful for anyone wary of the word God.

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Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions (Large Print)

English

The same 12&12 essays in a larger typeface. Often the edition kept for reading aloud or for easier eyes.

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More A.A. literature

English

Browse the wider shelf of A.A.-approved reading — Living Sober, Daily Reflections, the Grapevine collections, and more.

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About AA in Thailand

AA in Thailand

Meetings in Thailand run daily in Bangkok and Chiang Mai and near-daily in Pattaya, Phuket, and Koh Samui. Most are conducted in English, with Thai-language meetings growing in the capital. The fellowship here is used to a rotating cast of travellers, so newcomers and visitors blend in immediately.

Recovery while travelling

Thailand is a common destination for people early in recovery, and the meeting infrastructure reflects that: morning and evening meetings in the main centres, regular speaker meetings, and strong informal fellowship after meetings. Check the day and time listings carefully — venues occasionally rotate, and the local intergroup keeps the schedule current.

Finding AA Meetings in Thailand

Alcoholics Anonymous has groups across 24 cities in Thailand, with 87 meetings listed in this directory. Whether you are looking for a group near home or need a meeting while travelling, the listings below include times, addresses, and format details to help you find the right fit.

Meeting Types Available in Thailand

AA meetings in Thailand run in several formats. Here is a brief overview:

Open Meetings

Open to the public. Family, friends, and anyone curious about A.A. are welcome to attend.

Closed Meetings

For people with a desire to stop drinking. What is shared stays in the room.

Speaker Meetings

A member shares their story of "experience, strength, and hope." Often a good starting point for newcomers.

Step Study Groups

Groups that read and work through the 12 Steps together, applying the principles to everyday situations.

Major Cities with AA Support in Thailand

Chon Buri is Thailand's most active AA community with 17 meetings. Other cities with an AA presence include Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai.

Chon Buri

17 AA meetings

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Bangkok

16 AA meetings

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Phuket

8 AA meetings

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Chiang Mai

7 AA meetings

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Krung Thep Maha Nakhon

7 AA meetings

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Prachuap Khiri Khan

5 AA meetings

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For Travelers and Visitors

Visiting Thailand?

  • • English-speaking meetings in major cities
  • • No advance registration required
  • • Just show up and introduce yourself
  • • AA is the same worldwide - you'll feel at home

For Residents

  • • Find your local home group
  • • Multiple meeting times throughout the week
  • • Online meetings available for flexibility
  • • Connect with the local AA community

Online AA Meetings in Thailand

Online AA meetings across Asia follow the same format as in-person meetings: shared readings, personal shares, and open discussion. They are a practical option for people in rural areas, those with mobility constraints, or anyone whose schedule makes regular travel difficult.

Benefits of Online Meetings

  • • Attend from anywhere in Thailand or abroad
  • • No transportation required
  • • Ideal for rural areas with limited options
  • • Same confidentiality as in-person

How to Join Online

  • • Look for "Online" or "Hybrid" meetings
  • • Click "Join Online" for meeting link
  • • Most use Zoom or similar platforms
  • • Camera optional - participate comfortably

Getting Started with AA in Thailand

First-Time Attendees

Anyone can walk into an AA meeting in Thailand without prior registration. You are not expected to speak, and you only need to give your first name if you choose to. Many groups keep printed material on hand for people attending for the first time.

Language Considerations

While many meetings in Thailand are conducted in the local language, major cities typically offer English-speaking meetings. Check the meeting details for language information or contact the local AA intergroup for guidance.

AA membership has one requirement: a desire to stop drinking. Thailand's meetings are open to anyone who meets it.

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Other Countries in Asia with AA Meetings

China
10
Cyprus
9
Iran
84
Iraq
1
Israel
41
Japan
252
Kuwait
1
Russia
4
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